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How to get fromCalifornia to Chennaiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Chennai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BFL - MAA
    24h 27m
    ₹62,280–162,700

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane SFO - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 32m
    ₹29,352–78,381

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SFO - MAA
    24h 21m
    ₹51,076–86,311

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LAX - MAA
    24h 36m
    ₹50,749–141,246

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SMF - MAA
    26h 23m
    ₹55,242–140,347

  6. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane FAT - MAA
    27h 59m
    ₹32,124–85,135

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SAN - MAA
    25h 18m
    ₹42,265–140,513

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration26h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹53,881Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,287.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Chennai, India?

United Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 5 times a day.

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